New Zealand v South Africa player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit leads Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory
1 year, 1 month ago

New Zealand v South Africa player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit leads Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory

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Springboks complete unbeaten tour after handing Wales 12th straight loss
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Springboks complete unbeaten tour after handing Wales 12th straight loss

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — World champion South Africa achieved its first undefeated rugby tour of Europe in 11 years and dealt Wales a record-extending 12th straight loss as expected on Saturday. That’s why we had our best team on the field and gave everything.” South Africa bookended a sensational post-World Cup year with wins over Wales — 41-13 in June at …

What makes South Africa the ‘mentality monsters’ of rugby
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What makes South Africa the ‘mentality monsters’ of rugby

The Telegraph  

Pieter-Steph du Toit, the formidable Springboks flanker, is renowned as a man of momentous deeds rather than words. South Africa had just edged out New Zealand 12-11 in Paris, completing a remarkable hat-trick of one-point wins to secure successive tournament victories. South Africa possess many desirable assets as a team: immense experience, cohesion, depth and a destructive scrum. Still, notwithstanding …

Springboks obliterate Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks obliterate Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style

The Independent  

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Tried and trusted Springboks recalled to wrap up Rugby Championship against fearless Pumas
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tried and trusted Springboks recalled to wrap up Rugby Championship against fearless Pumas

Associated Press  

Here we go again. Because the South Africa second string failed to wrap up the Rugby Championship title last weekend in Argentina, the first string has been summoned to finish the job on Saturday in Mbombela. Despite losing 29-28 in Santiago del Estero, the Springboks remain formidable favorites to take their first title since 2019. The Pumas’ first win over …

Argentina edges South Africa 29-28 to take Rugby Championship to the wire
3 months ago

Argentina edges South Africa 29-28 to take Rugby Championship to the wire

Associated Press  

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina — Argentina kept its hopes of winning the Rugby Championship alive when it edged world champion South Africa 29-28 on Saturday to temporarily deny the Springboks their first title since 2019. South Africa will go into the match atop the table with 19 points with Argentina five points behind, needing maximum points to claim the Championship …

Springboks gamble on second string sealing Rugby Championship in Pumas country
3 months ago

Springboks gamble on second string sealing Rugby Championship in Pumas country

Associated Press  

Tip of the hat to Rassie Erasmus. The coach has stuck by his plan to give all of his South Africa squad playing time and expose new players to quality opponents, and he’s walking the walk. Even with a two-week break between games, he rested seven players who appeared in the Rugby World Cup final last year, including captain Siya …

South Africa v New Zealand: Springboks and All Blacks collide again as rugby’s tectonic plates shift on and off the pitch
3 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa v New Zealand: Springboks and All Blacks collide again as rugby’s tectonic plates shift on and off the pitch

The Independent  

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South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction Rugby Championship as Springboks mount late comeback
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction Rugby Championship as Springboks mount late comeback

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South Africa spring late shock on New Zealand to claim memorable victory in Johannesburg
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa spring late shock on New Zealand to claim memorable victory in Johannesburg

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Springboks rally late to beat All Blacks 31-27 for third straight time
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks rally late to beat All Blacks 31-27 for third straight time

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa cracked New Zealand late to win a gripping contest 31-27 at Ellis Park on Saturday and stay on course to win a first Rugby Championship since 2019. And that’s the great thing about this team today; we never panicked.” The first contest between them since the Rugby World Cup final in Paris in October — 13 …

All Blacks will be focused on staying calm under Springboks pressure at Ellis Park
3 months, 3 weeks ago

All Blacks will be focused on staying calm under Springboks pressure at Ellis Park

Associated Press  

Discipline will be stressed by New Zealand when it faces South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday in a rugby rivalry that never needs extra motivation. In the Rugby World Cup final in Paris last October, then-captain Sam Cane’s yellow card for head contact on Jesse Kriel was upgraded to an historic red. The Springboks started the season by playing …

South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship
4 months ago

South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — South Africa scored three second-half tries Saturday to hand Australia a second loss in two weeks, beating the Wallabies 30-12 in a rain-soaked Rugby Championship match. “It’s been an amazing two weeks coming down, getting two victories,” South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth said. It was a good squad this whole tour.” Japan-based South Africa utility back Jesse …

Springboks defeat Wallabies 30-12 in Rugby Championship at Perth Stadium
4 months ago

Springboks defeat Wallabies 30-12 in Rugby Championship at Perth Stadium

ABC  

South Africa have secured a sweep of the Wallabies on Australian soil, scoring four tries to nil to claim a 30-12 win in wet conditions at Perth Stadium. Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete's attempted chip and chase would have led to a South Africa try if not for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's fumble with the try line in sight. Lolesio's audacious cross-field kick …

World champion Springboks seek first Rugby Championship title since 2019
4 months, 2 weeks ago

World champion Springboks seek first Rugby Championship title since 2019

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — South Africa has won two World Cup titles since it last lifted the Rugby Championship trophy in 2019. The All Blacks host Argentina later the same day in Wellington as the Southern Hemisphere nations enter a new phase of the rebuilding process that has followed the last World Cup in France in 2023 in which South …

Springboks hand first start to rising star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in Rugby Championship opener
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Springboks hand first start to rising star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in Rugby Championship opener

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Historic Portugal test bigger for Springboks in aftermath of drawn Ireland series
5 months ago

Historic Portugal test bigger for Springboks in aftermath of drawn Ireland series

Associated Press  

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — The historic sold-out first rugby test against Portugal on Saturday grew in importance for South Africa in the wake of the bruising Ireland series. Off the bench will come Stormers hooker Andre-Hugo Venter, the son of former Boks flanker Andre Venter, Lions flanker Ruan Venter, scrumhalf Morne van den Berg and fullback Quan Horn. “We didn’t …

Springboks reload with Rugby World Cup champions for first Ireland test
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks reload with Rugby World Cup champions for first Ireland test

Associated Press  

PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa will start an entire XV of Rugby World Cup champions against Ireland in the first test on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld. After beating Wales 41-13 in London 10 days ago, a game outside the World Rugby test window, the Springboks have brought straight into their side captain Siya Kolisi and backs Handre Pollard, Kurt-Lee …

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham
6 months ago

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham

Associated Press  

LONDON — Depleted Wales produced a battling performance before Rugby World Cup champion South Africa turned on the power to triumph 41-13 at Twickenham on Saturday. South Africa ultimately scored 27 second-half points without reply, yet Wales will take a considerable amount of confidence on tour to Australia despite suffering a seventh consecutive defeat dating to the World Cup. When …

Vastly experienced world champion Springboks face patched-up Wales at Twickenham
6 months ago

Vastly experienced world champion Springboks face patched-up Wales at Twickenham

Associated Press  

LONDON — Circumstances have made South Africa and Wales consider the 2027 Rugby World Cup in picking the lineups for their one-off test on Saturday at Twickenham. In South Africa’s first match since winning the Rugby World Cup last October, it has chosen four new caps, as many as Wales, which is making its first appearance since finishing bottom of …

South Africa wins toss, bats in 2nd test vs. New Zealand
10 months, 1 week ago

South Africa wins toss, bats in 2nd test vs. New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — South Africa won the toss and chose to bat Tuesday in the second and final test against New Zealand at Seddon Park. HT Image New Zealand won the first test by 281 runs and needs only a draw to win a series over South Africa for the first time. South Africa made two changes to its …

New Zealand vs South Africa | De Kock and van der Dussen’s tons knock the stuffing out of the Kiwis
1 year, 1 month ago

New Zealand vs South Africa | De Kock and van der Dussen’s tons knock the stuffing out of the Kiwis

The Hindu  

Bat first, bat big and bat the opposition out of the game. When New Zealand inserted South Africa in to bat after winning the toss, the latter was served an opportunity to repeat it at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday night. After Quinton de Kock’s fourth hundred of the tournament and his scintillating partnership with Rassie van der …

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup

The Independent  

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NZ vs SA highlights, World Cup 2023: de Kock, van der Dussen, and bowlers help South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs
1 year, 1 month ago

NZ vs SA highlights, World Cup 2023: de Kock, van der Dussen, and bowlers help South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs

The Hindu  

Preview Even before the Men’s World Cup began, Wednesday’s clash was expected to be one of the highlights of the league stage. While New Zealand has consistently punched above its weight in the tournament, the C-word has been synonymous with South Africa ever since its World Cup debut in 1992. Add to that the fact that the Proteas have not …

NZ vs SA, World Cup highlights: South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs
1 year, 1 month ago

NZ vs SA, World Cup highlights: South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand vs South Africa highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023: Pacer Marco Jansen ended up taking three wickets while spinner Keshav Maharaj bagged a four-wicket haul as New Zealand mustered 167 in 35.3 overs to record a massive defeat at the hands of South Africa on Wednesday. With the comfortable 190-run win over New Zealand, South Africa have regained the …

NZ vs SA, World Cup highlights: South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs
1 year, 1 month ago

NZ vs SA, World Cup highlights: South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand vs South Africa highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023: Pacer Marco Jansen ended up taking three wickets while spinner Keshav Maharaj bagged a four-wicket haul as New Zealand mustered 167 in 35.3 overs to record a massive defeat at the hands of South Africa on Wednesday. With the comfortable 190-run win over New Zealand, South Africa have regained the …

NZ vs SA, World Cup highlights: South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs
1 year, 1 month ago

NZ vs SA, World Cup highlights: South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand vs South Africa highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023: Pacer Marco Jansen ended up taking three wickets while spinner Keshav Maharaj bagged a four-wicket haul as New Zealand mustered 167 in 35.3 overs to record a massive defeat at the hands of South Africa on Wednesday. With the comfortable 190-run win over New Zealand, South Africa have regained the …

NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen
1 year, 1 month ago

NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen

The Hindu  

For a country as racially and communally divided as - if not more than - any other nation, sport goes a long way beyond being just a passion for South Africa. “Obviously coming from a very divided background in the last 70 to 100 years, those sort of mindsets are still quite entrenched in a lot of communities and a …

Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Who makes our XV?
1 year, 1 month ago

Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Who makes our XV?

The Independent  

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Rugby World Cup final LIVE: All Blacks vs Springboks result and final score in Paris tonight
1 year, 1 month ago

Rugby World Cup final LIVE: All Blacks vs Springboks result and final score in Paris tonight

The Independent  

✕ Close South Africa players brought to tears after winning World Cup against New Zealand South Africa hung on to beat New Zealand in a tense 2023 Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France in Paris, and in doing so they became the first men’s side to win the tournament for a fourth time. South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi …

Kolisi inspires South Africa to a place in history with a fourth Rugby World Cup title
1 year, 1 month ago

Kolisi inspires South Africa to a place in history with a fourth Rugby World Cup title

The Hindu  

Siya Kolisi clutched the Webb Ellis Cup tightly and then raised it high after helping South Africa make Rugby World Cup history with a fourth title, earning himself a place among the greats as only the second captain to win it back-to-back. “It’s real for us, we care for each other, we care for our country.” It was a hard …

South Africa hold off New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa hold off New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Defending champions kick their way to 12-11 win after All Blacks captain Sam Cane became first player to be red-carded in a final. South Africa produced a magnificent defensive display to edge 14-man New Zealand 12-11 in a compelling arm-wrestle of a Rugby World Cup final and win the Webb Ellis Cup for a record fourth time. Frizell did come …

Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris - their third consecutive victory by just ONE point... as they become fi
1 year, 1 month ago

Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris - their third consecutive victory by just ONE point... as they become fi

Daily Mail  

The tension was so high that the Webb Ellis Cup could have been squeezed and compressed into gold bullion. Siya Kolisi has led South Africa to their second successive Rugby World Cup title on Saturday South Africa have now claimed their second successive Rugby World Cup title with a win against the All Blacks on Saturday night They defeated the …

Undisputed champions? Why New Zealand v South Africa is more than just the Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 1 month ago

Undisputed champions? Why New Zealand v South Africa is more than just the Rugby World Cup final

The Independent  

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Rugby World Cup: England hold on to edge Argentina in third place playoff
1 year, 1 month ago

Rugby World Cup: England hold on to edge Argentina in third place playoff

Firstpost  

England finish third in the Rugby World Cup for the first time, with champions South Africa facing New Zealand in Saturday’s final Captain Owen Farrell kicked 16 points for England as they clung on to beat Argentina 26-23 on Friday to claim third place in the Rugby World Cup. Farrell’s contribution helped 2003 winners England finish third in the tournament …

A history of New Zealand vs South Africa at the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

A history of New Zealand vs South Africa at the Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

PARIS — A brief history of Rugby World Cup matches between New Zealand and South Africa before they meet again on Saturday in the final at Stade de France. 1995 final: South Africa 15, New Zealand 12, ET in Johannesburg At the end of apartheid, South Africa was readmitted to rugby and given two years to organize the World Cup. …

Springboks set an extra-big ‘bomb’ for New Zealand with unique tactics for Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 1 month ago

Springboks set an extra-big ‘bomb’ for New Zealand with unique tactics for Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

Jacques Nienaber said the Springboks considered the more traditional option of 5-3 and the slightly risky 6-2. Then they went 7-1 and all-in for the Rugby World Cup final and Nienaber’s last game as coach of South Africa. When South Africa first used the 7-1 split against New Zealand in a World Cup warmup in August, former Scotland coach Matt …

Springboks defending Rugby World Cup title against All Blacks in rare final showdown
1 year, 1 month ago

Springboks defending Rugby World Cup title against All Blacks in rare final showdown

Associated Press  

PARIS — South Africa. One of the Springboks or All Blacks will take it again in Paris on Saturday when they collide in the Rugby World Cup final for the only the second time. The stakes are much, much higher, not just a first World Cup title for most on the field, but a possible second title for quite a …

Springboks set for rematch of day that ‘changed South Africa forever’
1 year, 1 month ago

Springboks set for rematch of day that ‘changed South Africa forever’

The Independent  

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The Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport’s greatest rivalries
1 year, 2 months ago

The Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport’s greatest rivalries

Associated Press  

New Zealand and South Africa will contest Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final and bring one of sport’s most enduring, most intense rivalries to the ultimate stage for the first time in nearly 30 years. The All Blacks and the Springboks — with 102 years of games between them — have met in the Rugby World Cup final just once before, …

Rugby World Cup: South Africa to play New Zealand in final after beating England
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup: South Africa to play New Zealand in final after beating England

Firstpost  

History will be made as whoever wins the southern hemisphere duel next Saturday will be the first team to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy for a fourth time. South Africa will play New Zealand in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup final after a late Handre Pollard penalty sealed a dramatic 16-15 win over England at the Stade de France on …

Rugby World Cup: England suffer agonising defeat thanks to South Africa’s gutsy call
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup: England suffer agonising defeat thanks to South Africa’s gutsy call

The Independent  

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South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Springboks finally broke the English scrum, and once again their hearts, to reach the Rugby World Cup final and have a chance at back-to-back titles. But it only came in the dying minutes of another white-knuckle knockout game at this World Cup as replacement props Ox Nche and Vincent Koch produced a huge, desperate heave to win …

After silencing their critics, the All Blacks reach a record fifth Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 2 months ago

After silencing their critics, the All Blacks reach a record fifth Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

PARIS — New Zealand started the Rugby World Cup with defeat to host France and a backlash of criticism. It feels like we’ve built nicely to this point.” Awaiting New Zealand in the final next weekend will be defending champion South Africa, which is also chasing title No. The most lopsided semifinal result since 1987 when eventual champion New Zealand …

Understated England still seeks sweet revenge on the Springboks in Rugby World Cup semifinal
1 year, 2 months ago

Understated England still seeks sweet revenge on the Springboks in Rugby World Cup semifinal

Associated Press  

As much as England coach Steve Borthwick has insisted his team’s focus is on the right here, right now at the Rugby World Cup, there will be reminders of history everywhere against South Africa in their semifinal on Saturday. Borthwick will send 13 survivors of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final loss to the Springboks into their latest battle at …

Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup
1 year, 4 months ago

Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Captain Siya Kolisi made a successful return from long-term injury and both Jesse Kriel and Canan Moodie scored two tries as South Africa pulverized Wales 52-16 in their latest Rugby World Cup warmup game on Saturday. Kolisi, the World Cup-winning skipper from 2019, played just the first half for his first appearance since undergoing surgery on a …

Argentina vs South Africa LIVE: Rugby World Cup warm-up result and reaction
1 year, 4 months ago

Argentina vs South Africa LIVE: Rugby World Cup warm-up result and reaction

The Independent  

✕ Close Related video: Steve Borthwick left pondering World Cup squad after Wales loss Tries by wings Makazole Mapimpi and Canan Moodie helped a much-changed South Africa to a 24-13 victory over Argentina in their Rugby World Cup warm-up clash in Buenos Aires, ruining a major milestone for home hooker Agustin Creevy. The Springboks made 13 changes for the game …

All Blacks make Rugby World Cup statement with dominant South Africa win
1 year, 5 months ago

All Blacks make Rugby World Cup statement with dominant South Africa win

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New Zealand vs South Africa: Kiwis' Test crown teetering after defeat against Proteas
2 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand vs South Africa: Kiwis' Test crown teetering after defeat against Proteas

Firstpost  

New Zealand suffered third defeat in six Tests over the past three months, and their second at home, where they have enjoyed being almost unassailable in recent years. Christchurch: New Zealand’s hopes of defending their World Test Championship suffered a major setback when South Africa crushed them by 198 runs in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday. An emphatic …

New Zealand vs South Africa: Proteas bounce back with crushing 198-run win as Test series ends in draw
2 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand vs South Africa: Proteas bounce back with crushing 198-run win as Test series ends in draw

Firstpost  

New Zealand, set a record 426 target to win, were all out in their second innings for 227 eight balls after tea on the final day. Christchurch: South Africa outwitted and outplayed New Zealand in a crushing 198-run second Test victory in Christchurch on Tuesday to draw the two-match series 1-1. It completed a remarkable turnaround for South Africa who …

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